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Planning in Knightsbridge

Approved
85%
2,238 of 2,408 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Knightsbridge in the last 24 months, from Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's planning register.

Decided by Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaCouncil page

Around Knightsbridge

Postcode districts

SW1X 561 applications in the last 12 monthsSW7 678 applications in the last 12 monthsSW3 788 applications in the last 12 monthsSW1W 510 applications in the last 12 monthsW2 1,136 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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About Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge, located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, is a prominent residential and retail district in central London, situated south of Hyde Park. Recognised in the London Plan as one of the city's two international retail centres, alongside the West End, Knightsbridge is also the name of the roadway that runs adjacent to the southern edge of Hyde Park, making it a key area for potential planning applications related to both residential and commercial developments.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Knightsbridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Knightsbridge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 3,097 planning applications were submitted near Knightsbridge. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (215), full planning applications (198), listed building and heritage (178). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Knightsbridge?
In the last 24 months, 3,097 planning applications were submitted near Knightsbridge. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Knightsbridge?
The average planning decision time near Knightsbridge is 70 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Knightsbridge?
The planning approval rate near Knightsbridge is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Knightsbridge?
The most common type of planning application near Knightsbridge is discharge of conditions, with 215 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Knightsbridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Knightsbridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.